Risk Assessment of Oil Spills along the Coastline of Jiaozhou Bay Using GIS Techniques and the MEDSLIK-II Model
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
Comments and Suggestions for Authors
The paper titled "Risk Assessment of Oil Spills Along Coastline of Jiaozhou Bay Using GIS Techniques and the MEDSLIK-II Model" presents a comprehensive framework for evaluating the environmental risks associated with oil spills. The study integrates historical spill data, the MEDSLIK-II oil spill prediction model, and the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) within a Geographic Information System (GIS) for spatial analysis. This approach aims to assess the vulnerability of coastal zones and identify areas at high risk, enhancing coastal management practices globally.
How does the MEDSLIK-II model's performance compare to other oil spill models in terms of accuracy and reliability for predicting spill trajectories and impacts?
What are the limitations of using the ESI for assessing coastal vulnerability, and how might these impact the study's findings?
Could the methodology be adapted for use in different geographical settings or for assessing risks from other types of environmental hazards?
Small font of the figure, it should be improved, eg. Line 476: Figure 6. The dispersion pattern of the oil spill emanating from the Huangdao Oil Port.
On what basis risk levels were assumed?
The choice of the references should be supplemented with diffrent models incorporated various factors, such as ocean currents, wind patterns, and the properties of the spilled oil, to predict the trajectory, fate, and potential environmental impacts of oil spills, which have been successfully applied in different parts of the world, demonstrated their effectiveness and versatility, eg. Water, Resources, and Resilience: Insights from Diverse Environmental Studies. Water 2023, 15, 3965. https://doi.org/10.3390/w15223965. and Valis, D.; Zak, L.; Walek, A. Selected mathematical functions used for operation data information. In Safety, Reliability and Risk Analysis: Beyond the Horizon; CRC Press-Taylor & Francis Group: Boca Raton, FL, USA, 2014; pp. 1303–1308.
How can the study's findings be integrated into existing coastal management and emergency response frameworks?
What future research directions do the authors suggest to further enhance oil spill risk assessment methods?
Comments on the Quality of English Language
The paper titled "Risk Assessment of Oil Spills Along Coastline of Jiaozhou Bay Using GIS Techniques and the MEDSLIK-II Model" presents a comprehensive framework for evaluating the environmental risks associated with oil spills. The study integrates historical spill data, the MEDSLIK-II oil spill prediction model, and the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) within a Geographic Information System (GIS) for spatial analysis. This approach aims to assess the vulnerability of coastal zones and identify areas at high risk, enhancing coastal management practices globally.
How does the MEDSLIK-II model's performance compare to other oil spill models in terms of accuracy and reliability for predicting spill trajectories and impacts?
What are the limitations of using the ESI for assessing coastal vulnerability, and how might these impact the study's findings?
Could the methodology be adapted for use in different geographical settings or for assessing risks from other types of environmental hazards?
Small font of the figure, it should be improved, eg. Line 476: Figure 6. The dispersion pattern of the oil spill emanating from the Huangdao Oil Port.
On what basis risk levels were assumed?
The choice of the references should be supplemented with diffrent models incorporated various factors, such as ocean currents, wind patterns, and the properties of the spilled oil, to predict the trajectory, fate, and potential environmental impacts of oil spills, which have been successfully applied in different parts of the world, demonstrated their effectiveness and versatility, eg. Water, Resources, and Resilience: Insights from Diverse Environmental Studies. Water 2023, 15, 3965. https://doi.org/10.3390/w15223965. and Valis, D.; Zak, L.; Walek, A. Selected mathematical functions used for operation data information. In Safety, Reliability and Risk Analysis: Beyond the Horizon; CRC Press-Taylor & Francis Group: Boca Raton, FL, USA, 2014; pp. 1303–1308.
How can the study's findings be integrated into existing coastal management and emergency response frameworks?
What future research directions do the authors suggest to further enhance oil spill risk assessment methods?
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Reviewer 2 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsThe researchers have focused on the risk assessment of oil spills along coastline of Jiaozhou Bay using GIS and remote sensing techniques. I have some minor comments:
The researchers have considered mass and thickness of oil as major hazard parameter in this study. It would be much better if researchers have considered ocean currents, wind patterns and properties of oil as well in their study. The risk assessment as well as well hazard areas have been also identified along coastal region however, how can this study provide valuable insights into the environmental impact and coastal management is not explained in a better way.
The plagiarism is 21% which is more than maximum limit of 20%. The researchers must follow journal guidelines in this regard.
Abstract section should provide more specific information regarding main findings of current study.
Line 57 to 59 How comes such major observation remains there in marine environment. There is always prevention first, afterwards mitigation measures are adopted. Please check relevant reference if there is some mistake.
Line 114 to 120! There is no need to explain that what information different sections provide. It would be great to add major research gap and objectives of current research in last introductory paragraph.
Conclusion section should be shortened in length.
Comments on the Quality of English LanguageMinor editing of English language required
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Round 2
Reviewer 1 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsAll of my remarks have been included in the review, and considering the manuscript's contributions and the amendments made, I recommend that the manuscript should be accepted for publication.
